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Family-owned BBQ restaurant moves into former Cambria City winery

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — A new family-owned barbecue restaurant is open for business in Johnstown, bringing smoked meats and southern-style favorites to Cambria City. Lucky 13 Smokehouse celebrated its grand opening on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the former B&L Winery along broad street. Owners David Rice...

Johnstown, PA · 13h
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DOC NYC 2026 Review: There’s Strong Shelf Life in an Old Way of Life in Brian Becker’s Felicitous “Mall Country”

It’s apparent early on in “Mall Country” that Leo Karruli didn’t know what exactly he was buying when he won an auction to purchase the Johnstown Galleria in a small Western Pennsylvania. Scouring the internet for real estate investments after becoming a successful restauranteur in Florida, achieving the American dream when he worked his way up from being a dishwasher from Albania to ultimately having an Italian place of his own, he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to buy a fully functional shopping center for just $1.4 million, though as his wife Irene notes, there wasn’t much wiggle room to back out when he made an impulsive bid, only to learn there were no other interested buyers.

Johnstown, PA · 10h
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WTAJ

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Hope 4 Johnstown seeks acquittal as trial paused until December

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The prosecution rested its case against Hope 4 Johnstown. According to our media partners at The Tribune-Democrat, a state trooper testified Tuesday that the nonprofit’s board failed to properly oversee former executive director Quan Britt, allowing a ticket fraud scheme to go undetected. The lead investigator, Trooper Eric Guido, described […]

Johnstown, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Bold Athletics celebrates grand opening of new Downtown Johnstown location

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — A former Rite Aid building in downtown Johnstown has been transformed into the new home of Bold Athletics. The fitness gym recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by community members, local leaders, and supporters. The event also marked the business’s fourth year […]

Johnstown, PA · 3d

Wellsboro Gazette

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Cheapest gas stations in Johnstown

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Johnstown using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price. - Address: 4025 Crawford Ave, Northern Cambria, PA. - Price: $4.29. #3. Sheetz (tie) - Address: 139 S Main St, Carrolltown, PA. - Price:...

Johnstown, PA · 3d

The Daily American

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Fire destroys Summit Township home, businesses

Somerset, PA · 1d

WJAC TV

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Johnstown’s Coney Island closes until further notice over reported electrical issue

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — A popular downtown Johnstown restaurant has closed until further notice because of a reported electrical issue. Coney Island announced on Facebook that it was closing at 11 a.m., citing concerns for employee and customer safety. The owner said Penelec and Tercek Electric are investigating...

Johnstown, PA · 3d

WTAJ

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Penn Highlands opens new Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania Highlands Community College has opened a new location for its Center for Culinary Excellence in downtown Johnstown. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the new location inside the Frank J. Pasquerilla Center, which is expected to help grow the program by providing more space, greater […]

Johnstown, PA · 1d

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Veterans groups, Fire Department and students march in Johnstown Veterans Day parade

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — Veterans Day was marked in Johnstown with an annual parade that brought community groups and veterans organizations together on Main Street. Parade participants marched down Main Street Wednesday evening as communities across the nation and the commonwealth honored those who served. The parade featured the...

Johnstown, PA · 18h

WTAJ

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Detour planned for Somerset County bridge rehab project

SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Drivers are being warned of a planned detour for a Somerset County roadway as a bridge rehabilitation project begins this weekend. According to PennDOT, the project will begin Saturday, Nov. 14, for the 22nd Street Bridge over Seese Run in Windber and will last through October 2027. The work includes […]

Somerset County, PA · 2d

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Cambria County Olympian Dan Barefoot back in training, chasing next Winter Games

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — After competing on the Olympic stage in Milan Cortina, Johnstown-area native Dan Barefoot is back in training — and already working toward the next four-year Olympic cycle — but the cost of staying competitive remains a major hurdle. Barefoot finished 20th in...

Johnstown, PA · 1d

WTAJ

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Proposed poultry barn raises concerns for a Blair County community

DUNCANSVILLE, Pa. (WTAJ) — A proposed poultry barn, the root cause of community outcry, was one of the several matters discussed at the Blair Township Supervisors meeting. On Charger Highway in Duncansville, plans for a large-scale poultry barn have been proposed through the Roman Musser AG Operation Land Development Plan. This plan includes bringing around […]

Blair County, PA · 1d

myfamilytravels.com

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Pennsylvania’s Historic Hillside Railway Welcomes Passengers Again After a Major Restoration

Imagine climbing a mountainside aboard a historic cable railway so steep that it was designed to carry automobiles. In Pennsylvania, one remarkable incline rises at a 70.9 percent grade, offering sweeping views of the city and river valley below. After years of extensive repairs, the landmark has finally reopened to...

Johnstown, PA · 16h

PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW

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Retired priest accused of stealing $740K allowed to move to Florida before Westmoreland trial

A retired Ukrainian Catholic priest will be allowed to move back to Florida to await trial in Westmoreland County on charges he misappropriated nearly $740,000 in church funds. Common Pleas Court Judge Tim Krieger on Monday modified bail for Gregory A. Madeya, who was charged this summer with 10 felony...

Westmoreland County, PA · 3d

energynewsbeat.com

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Kyuden Signs On to Run Homer City’s 4.4 GW Gas Plant. First Power Is Aimed at 2028.

Kyuden Energy Partners and Homer City Generation announced a long-term operations-and-maintenance agreement today, according to a company release provided to Energy News Beat. The full wire had not been posted as of this writing. The 4.4-gigawatt campus is under construction in Indiana County, Pa., on the site of a retired coal plant, with first power now aimed at the second quarter of 2028 — not 2027. We have reached out to their CEO for and interview, and are scheduling the appointment.

Indiana County, PA · 19h

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Dog Rescued After Being Abandoned Along Westmoreland County Road

Zack Keithy, our author, is a certified veterinarian technician (UC Blue Ash) for over 6 years (contact him here). The articles written here are based on his expertise and experience, combined with a review by our expert vet reviewers including Dr M. Tarantino. Learn more about us here. A small...

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d

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Thrifting craze takes over Altoona

Thrifting has become a large part of shopping in recent times. It involves buying clothes and accessories secondhand, whether that be in person or online. Thrifting also usually ends up being a cheaper option than going to retail stores. Head Principal Andrew Neely is one person who has gotten caught...

Altoona, PA · 3d

WJAC TV

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Local nonprofit honors longtime Cambria County speech pathologist

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — Easterseals, the non-profit that supports people with disabilities, honored the memory of a dedicated speech pathologist on Thursday in Cambria County. Family members of Julia Viedt Coderre received a plaque from Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania's Johnstown office. Julia's daughter Nancy left her estate...

Cambria County, PA · 13h

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'A natural fit:' Cresson native shares journey from golf player to professional teacher

CAMBRIA COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — From being the only girl on her high school golf team to becoming one of the top teaching professionals in the country, Cresson native Melissa Dziabo has built quite the career. But no matter how far golf has taken her, she's never forgotten where...

Cresson, PA · 1d

WPXI Pittsburgh

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Westmoreland County mom uses social media to share journey with pregnancy loss

A Jeannette woman who welcomed her first child in June is using social media to spread awareness and support other women who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Westmoreland County, PA · 2d